Caroline has led organisations across the public sector in education and healthcare, putting service user voice at the heart of service planning and delivery.
Caroline was previously an expert by experience with NHS England, is an experienced Maternity & Neonatal Partnerships (MNVP) strategic lead alongside having been the training lead for National Maternity Voices. Caroline
sat on the MNVP guidance stakeholder group and works with NHSE to provide
ongoing guidance in this area. Caroline also provides private consultancy for
Integrated Care Boards and MNVPs across the country. Caroline was on the leadership team for Dunkirk Refugee Children's Centres charity managing volunteers and working in the camp. Formerly a headteacher with special educational needs training, Caroline is now a trained
mediator and a family and parenting specialist.
Lynette Nusbacher DPhil
Chair of the Board
An experienced strategist
with a passion for public services, Lynette has extensive experience advising
boards and executive committees in the public, private and charitable sectors
on both strategy and governance. Lynnette is deputy chair for Surrey
Heartlands Integrated Care Board and has previously worked at both the Cabinet
Office and Ministry of Defence as well as the University of Toronto.
Jolene Chisholm
Jolene is a community development officer for
Cambridge City Council and was previously part of the Cambridgeshire Traveller
Health team as an education support officer. She has experience of designing
and leading community projects and is herself from a Traveller heritage.
Vivian Hu Adams
A success-driven Business Developer with a
proven track record in breakthrough sales, exceeding targets, forming
partnerships and building effective collaborations within fast-paced, matrixed
organizations. Viv specializes in growing businesses sustainably, business
transformation and coaching. Vivian is a
local parent and is passionate about healthcare and sustainability, serving as
a voluntary Board member for local businesses in these sectors.
Sarah Oakley RN, RHV
Sarah is a registered nurse and health visitor
regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, with over 30 years experience
working directly with families in healthcare settings. Sarah is also a qualified lactation
consultant and runs a private practice in this area alongside training
healthcare professionals. She previously ran a local charity and has delivered
courses in conjunction with Cambridgeshire County Council.
Rae Vacher Lowe
Chair of Northumbria Maternity Voices
Partnership, Rae was previously an expert By experience with NHS England and is
an experienced school business manager with experience in project management,
budget setting and control and senior leadership within public sector
organisations.
The Advisory Group
Emily King
Emily is an events professional, currently enjoying the freedom and flexibility of freelancing within events and marketing, as well as holding a number of voluntary positions. She's worked in multiple industries including pharmaceuticals, technology, travel and hospitality. Emily is a local parent and active service user representative with Rosie MNVP.
Verity King
Treasurer Verity is a part-qualified
accountant with the ACCA and a director of Kings Accountancy Ltd, a registered
and certified accountancy firm. Verity is a local parent and active service user with Peterborough & Hinchingbrooke MNVP.
Kirsty Richardson
Lead, Hinchingbrooke Neonatal Friends
Kirsty is a former HR Manager now company
director and compliance director for one of the UK’s leading horticulture
companies. Kirsty is a local parent with experience of children with additional needs.
Lauren Smith
Lead, Peterborough Neonatal Friends
Lauren is an experienced fundraiser working
with a registered charity supporting children with additional needs and
life-limiting conditions. Lauren is a local parent with experience of children with additional needs.
Michelle Moles
Michelle works for a charity supporting people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. As a type 1 diabetic, her own pregnancy journeys have given her an insight into maternal medicine pathways, and she is also a champion for parents who have experience miscarriage.
Raham Project
The Raham Project CIC works to create safe and non-judgemental spaces for mothers and partners from ethnic communities. They create resources for parents using representative imagery and provide culturally sensitive education programmes for parents.
Mama's Embrace
Mama's Embrace CIC provides culturally sensitive, holistic support for women from blac, black mixed heritage and the global majority who are dealing with issues around pregnancy, mental health and wellbeing, and bereavement.
